Cross-country skiing is the perfect way to embrace winter this year! It’s an incredible full-body workout, a peaceful escape into nature, and a fun way to explore the beauty of the Leduc Region’s many scenic trails. With crisp, fresh air and ideal snowy conditions, there’s no better time to grab your gear and hit the tracks. Whether you’re gliding like a pro or learning to find your rhythm, these trails offer something for every skill level. So, bundle up, get outside, and experience the magic of winter on skis!

Keep reading to discover everything you need to know—top trails, gear rentals, and insider tips to make the most of your skiing adventure!

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Cross-Country Skiing in Leduc

Leduc Golf & Country Club
5725 Black Gold Dr, Leduc, AB

Over 6 km of well-maintained trails are waiting for you at the Leduc Golf & Country Club! Two separate loops of track wind through the natural landscape of the golf course, and are groomed approximately three times per week (with new groomers that were purchased from the Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, nevertheless). The best part? Trails are open daily and FREE of charge to the public!

Here’s a few helpful tips to be aware of before you plan your next adventure here:
> Parking is available at the golf course clubhouse (be mindful of ongoing construction)
> Bring your own equipment (no rentals available on-site)
> Due to construction, there are currently no washrooms available
> Ski only on groomed trails, and leave the pets at home
> Trails are unsupervised, so ski with care

Looking for more info? Check out the City of Leduc’s webpage on ski trails. Click HERE to download a trail map, or you can save the picture below!

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Cross-Country Skiing in Devon

Devon Golf & Conference Centre
1130 RIVER VALLEY, Devon, AB

Located on and around the Devon Golf & Conference Centre and the Devon Lions Campground, the Devon Nordic Ski Club grooms and maintains over 15 km of both classic and skate ski trails. Complete with trails for all skill levels and killer views of the river valley, this area is truly a cross-country skier’s paradise.

For anything and everything related to cross-country skiing in Devon, we strongly encourage you to join their Linktree Page – this is where you can find the most up-to-date info regarding routes, trail guidelines, grooming schedules, lessons, and more. The Devon Nordic Ski Club is a volunteer-run organization that takes pride in ensuring everybody has a pleasant experience on their trails, so don’t hesitate to reach out and ask your questions about trails, conditions, and events!

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Cross-Country Skiing in Leduc County

Rig Hand Distillery
50158 RR244A Leduc County, Nisku, Alberta

Rig Hand Distillery isn’t just about spirits; it’s also a gateway to outdoor adventure. During the winter months, the scenic grounds transform into a cross-country skiing paradise, with trails suitable for all skill levels.

Re-post from Rig Hand: Please help us keep Saunders Lake enjoyable for everyone by avoiding the groomed cross-country ski trails. This includes the skate ski pad in the middle of the double tracks and the sections of skate pad beside the single track. Many users of the lake have done a fantastic job of sharing and respecting the trails.

However we ask that everyone please avoid the skate pad between the two tracks as well, it is designed for skiing and not for snowmobilers to follow. Please avoid the entire groomed section to the best of your abilities. It is only a 15 foot wide section to avoid and runs as close to the shore as our groomers can set.

When a sled drives on the groomed trails, it causes hours of re-grooming and makes skiing extremely difficult, if not impossible, for those using the trails. There are spots where sleds will inevitably need to intersect the ski trails. Going directly across the trails cause much less damage and only delays a skier for moments.

This week we are going to cut an entrance through the cat tails at Rig Hand. We ask that snowmobiles continue using the existing entrance and skiers will use the newly formed one in an effort to preserve the track!

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Where to Rent Equipment

Shift Happens Bicycle Repair Inc.
3 Superior St #104, Devon, AB

You don’t even have to go far to rent equipment, because you can find cross-country ski rentals right here in the Leduc Region! Shift Happens Bicycle Repair Inc. (located in Devon, AB) rents high-quality Nordic ski equipment at affordable prices to help locals & visitors make the most out of the awesome trails nearby. Interested in trying out snowshoeing or fat biking? They’ve got rentals for those too.

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There’s no better time than now to get out and explore the beautiful cross-country trails we have right here in the Leduc Region! We would love to hear about your next outdoor adventure – tag us @discoverleduc and use the hashtag #DiscoverLeducRegion if you post about it on social media!